Jesus Said “Destroy,” Not “Torment” — The Meaning of Apollymi
What does the Bible actually mean when it says the wicked will be “destroyed”? In this study, we examine the Greek word apollymi (ἀπόλλυμι), used by Jesus and the apostles to describe destruction, perishing, and final ruin. We look at Matthew 10:28, John 3:16, Philippians 3:19, and 2 Thessalonians 1:9 to show that Scripture consistently teaches destruction, not eternal conscious torment. If words mean what they say, then destruction means an end, not endless suffering.
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